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Internal character: how you behave when no one is watching.Bill Courtney
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Only by entering new and unfamiliar worlds can a person change society as well as self.Bill Courtney
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In our community, we have a duty to strengthen the weakest among us to build a better society.Bill Courtney
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Don’t believe in the fate society chose for you. Instead, carve out a new fate for yourself.Bill Courtney
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You are more in control of your destiny than you have ever imagined.Bill Courtney
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If you define yourself by the title of coach or boss, you’ll never earn real trust from your players or employees.Bill Courtney
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Many men beg for a job but have no clue what hard work really means.Bill Courtney
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Every great thing that has been accomplished, and is yet to be accomplished, starts with a dream.Bill Courtney
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A true legacy is established over a lifetime and relates to what a human being does for others, not for himself.Bill Courtney
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No matter how many good deeds we preform, they aren’t the ticket to earning God’s favor. God graces us in spite of what we do in this life, not because of.Bill Courtney
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Grace is not something one possesses; instead, grace is something one receives.Bill Courtney
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Nothing profound ever happens in your life when you remain in your comfort zone.Bill Courtney
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It is never too late to show true character.Bill Courtney
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There is one possession that can never be taken away as long as you will not allow it to be taken, and that is your word.Bill Courtney
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Approach each new day as a new opportunity to be the person you aspire to be.Bill Courtney
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We have the ability to survive anything.Bill Courtney
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Coaching doesn’t start with X’s and O’s. It starts with believing that players win games and coaches win players.Bill Courtney
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The true measure of a person’s character is how one handles one’s failures, not successes.Bill Courtney
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How did you act when all was not good? Did you rise to the challenge? Did you display grit, resilience, and integrity in your response? Character isn't about being perfect or always doing the right thing. Character is how you respond to your own failures. It’s when you screw up and life hits you in the mouth that you have an opportunity to reveal your inner strength.Bill Courtney
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You can’t be a successful leader or mentor until you have served. You can’t serve until you have stepped out of your comfort zone. And you can’t step out of your comfort zone unless you have character and keep your word.Bill Courtney
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As cruel as life might be at times, if you throw in the towel, which is what everyone will expect, then nothing good will happen and your life will fall apart. Be better than that!Bill Courtney
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Serving and attempting to inspire others is a responsibility, not a choice.Bill Courtney
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In the marathon of life, there is no finish line.Bill Courtney
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A leader or mentor gives credit to others when things go right, and accepts the blame when things go wrong.Bill Courtney
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The effectiveness of a leader is best judged by the actions of those he guides.Bill Courtney
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Recognize the remarkable individuals in your life who help you envision a world far beyond yourself.Bill Courtney
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Each one of us has a comfort zone. The problem comes when we are unwilling to leave it.Bill Courtney
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Who you are should not be defined by your achievements.Bill Courtney